Stromberg Carlson Tailgate Installation - 2012 Chevrolet Silverado VGM-07-100 Video

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How to Install a Stromberg Carlson Tailgate on a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado VGM-07-100

Today on this 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, were going to do a test fit of part number VGM-07-100 from Stromberg Carlson. This is our 100 series fifth wheel tailgate, and has a convenient cutout for towing a fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch when youre hitching up. Well start off our test fit with the tailgate already removed from our truck, so lets go ahead and install our new tailgate in the same… see more >

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